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Shein faces fresh chemical safety claims in EU
BERLIN – Greenpeace says Shein is continuing to sell clothing and footwear containing hazardous chemicals above EU limits. This is
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Primark shortlisted for German greenwashing award
HANOVER – Primark has been nominated for Germany’s 2026 ‘Golden Vulture’ greenwashing award, by campaign group Deutsche Umwelthilfe. The group
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UK clothing suppliers report widespread unfair buying practices
LEICESTER – A survey of UK clothing manufacturers has found that unfair purchasing practices by brands and retailers remain widespread.
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BlackRock linked to Vinted secondary share deal
NEW YORK – Vinted is set to bring BlackRock onto its share register in a secondary share deal that could
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Carbios rejects claims by former exec and files criminal complaint
PARIS – French biotechnology firm Carbios has rejected allegations by a former executive and filed a criminal complaint for what
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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol in regenerative cotton push
MEMPHIS – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has opened grower enrolment for 2026, with new measures designed to verify regenerative
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Worn Again launches poly-cotton recycling plant in Switzerland
WINTERTHUR – Worn Again Technologies has started up a demonstration-scale textile-to-fibre recycling plant in Winterthur, Switzerland. The company is looking
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OCA sets out strategy to scale organic cotton
AMSTERDAM – The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) has unveiled a new strategy which is aimed at expanding organic cotton supply.
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Middle East crisis hits garment export routes
LONDON – Rising tensions across the Middle East are creating fresh uncertainty for global fashion logistics and export routes. Research
Study on Better Cotton impacts finds mixed picture
18th October 2022
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LONDON – A major study into the impact of Better Cotton practices found a decidedly mixed picture in terms of environmental performance and profitability for
Shein launches resale platform in US
18th October 2022
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LOS ANGELES – Chinese fashion giant Shein has launched a resale platform. Shein Exchange is being described as, “an integrated online peer-to-peer resale destination to
Study finds brands not publicising net zero plans
18th October 2022
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LONDON – New global research from climate consultants South Pole found that one in four global companies with science-based targets will not be publicising them.
Bangladesh database to track ESG progress
18th October 2022
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DHAKA – An online ESG database is being developed to track sustainability performance of Bangladesh garment factories against 2030 targets. ESG (environment, social and governance)
